7/21/14

Hot Pink Hibiscus

I know I know, every Monday all everyone has to say is how very short the weekend was. But this one seemed extra super duper short! I think it also passed 100 degrees in temperature, so this is what I wore for a quick trip to the pool.

This dress definitely could be dressed up and seem fancy, but the light floaty layers and hot pink color make it a perfect pool cover up too. I paired it with a pair of folding sunglasses from Sunglass Warehouse (they literally fold up until their pocket -sized!), a matching woven fair trade bracelet from Mitla Moda, and a neon fringe necklace I made.
In high school and through college, I actually had my own small jewelry line called Tropichannah (get it... Tropicana... tropic hannah...okay then). I had a little shop on Etsy and also made custom pieces and sets for special occasions, like bridesmaids jewelry for two of my cousins weddings. I then moved to Colorado, started my career in the environmental field, and my hobby fell a bit to the wayside. But now that I run my vintage shop full time, I am having a really good time getting back into some of my favorite creative passions, and am actually planning on launching a handmade shop on Etsy in the next few months too! This actually has been a plan in the works for awhile now, but since I am wearing a fringe necklace that would be in the shop, I thought it seemed like a good time to mention it here! The handmade shop will also have a charitable component as well, with a portion of proceeds being donated to a cause I feel very passionately about - can anyone guess?! Anyway, let me know what you think, and if you have ideas for other colors your would like to see, etc., I would love to hear!

11 comments:

1) Tropichannah = the best name ever!2) you look gorgeous in this dress!3) the bright pink of the summery dress is so fun w/ the bright woven bracelet : ).4) that necklace you made is gorgeous, def looking forward to seeing your Etsy shop on this! I also think you could have it in your existing shop w/ a handmade category instead of vintage if you wanted to leverage the publicity/traffic you already have there, although I know some ppl prefer to separate things as well & either way it'll be great!5) that seems REALLY hot for what ya'll are used to in CO! and6) the cause will involve kitties!

I love the name "Tropichannah"! That is too clever and I love this dress (the cut and color) look amazing on you! Perf for those Hot Summer days. Beautiful!!!xoxoTaylorhttp://www.nothingbutapigeon.com/

Ah thats such an awesome necklace, I love the Native American Vibe it has. Also its easy to let hobbies fall to the wayside but I definitely think its great you are getting back to them. Im sure with owning one etsy shop it'll be easy to transition into a new one. And you look beautiful as always! Justine http://theredlipchronicles.blogspot.com